Using digital technologies and applications in midwifery practice in Belgium: A descriptive cross-sectional study

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dc.authoridTricas Sauras, Maria Sandra/0000-0003-2226-6689
dc.authoridD'haenens, Florence/0000-0001-9338-6501
dc.authoridLanssens, Dorien/0000-0003-2442-656X
dc.authoridAkalin, Ayse/0000-0002-9575-7537;
dc.contributor.authorAkalin, Ayse
dc.contributor.authorD'haenens, Florence
dc.contributor.authorVermeulen, Joeri
dc.contributor.authorTricas-Sauras, Sandra
dc.contributor.authorLanssens, Dorien
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-11T20:48:32Z
dc.date.available2025-10-11T20:48:32Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Over the past two decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of digital technologies within healthcare and also in midwifery. However, scarce literature exist on the use of digital technologies and applications in midwifery practice particularly in the Belgian setting. Aim: To map the use of digital technologies and applications by midwives in various settings, encompassing hospitals, primary care, and educational institutions in Belgium. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data via an online questionnaire targeting at midwives working in the Flemish region, Walloon region, or Brussels-Capital region. Midwives were either Dutch-speaking or French-speaking (n = 212). The semi-structured questionnaire addressed three domains: (1) socio-demographics, (2) employment information (3) the use of digital technology, including the level of comfort with technology. Qualtrics (c) program was used for managing data and SPSS v28.0 (c) for data analysis using descriptive statistics, Chi2 analysis, and independent sample t-test. The study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology reporting guidelines. Results: Among respondents, 58% reported the use of digital technologies and applications, with electronic health records (89.6%), electronic prescriptions (65.6%), and remote patient monitoring (51.2%) commonly utilized. Sensor technology (7.2%), mixed care (3.8%), care robots (2.5%), and wearable devices (1.9%) were very rarely used. The target groups for these digital technologies and applications generally encompass all stages of the perinatal period. Midwives felt overall highly confident with these technologies. Younger participants and those with a Master's or PhD degree exhibited greater comfort scores in digital technology use. No significant relationships were observed between socio-demographic characteristics and the adoption of digital technology. Conclusion: The results highlight the potential for incorporating digital technologies and applications into various midwifery care settings. Addressing barriers and enhancing usability can optimize technology integration, contributing to personalized high-quality care, ultimately improving perinatal health outcomes.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.midw.2024.104218
dc.identifier.issn0266-6138
dc.identifier.issn1532-3099
dc.identifier.pmid39488199en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85207919175en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2024.104218
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/21948
dc.identifier.volume140en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001350154500001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Sci Ltden_US
dc.relation.ispartofMidwiferyen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250911
dc.subjectBelgiumen_US
dc.subjectDigital technologyen_US
dc.subjectMidwiferyen_US
dc.subjectMedical informaticsen_US
dc.subjectDigital healthen_US
dc.subjectTelemedicineen_US
dc.titleUsing digital technologies and applications in midwifery practice in Belgium: A descriptive cross-sectional studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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